nGMS Archive
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Notes of Previous Meetings (archive)
To view the notes of previous meeting of the group click on the relevant date.
Key Documents (archive)
Key documents for relating to the GMS Contract include:
- Standard GMS Contract
- GMS Contract Scottish Annex
- GMS (Scotland) Regulations
- NHS (Tribunal) (Scotland) Regulations
- PMS (Directed Enhanced Services) (Scotland) Directions 2005
- Revised Statement of Financial Entitlements for 2005 Onwards
- Strategic Test Letter
- Implementation Workplan 2004/05
- Implementation Schedule 2004/05
- Implementation Guidance
- Implementation Tool for NHS Boards
National GMS Reference Group (archive)
The National Reference Group was established to provide leadership and strategic direction to the implementation of the new General Medical Services contract in Scotland. This group works inclusively and in partnership is populated from across NHS Scotland (GMS leads and project managers, Nursing, Pharmacy, AHPs, Public, SGPC, SEHD, Partnership, Acute, Medical Directors, RCN, Chief Execs etc). The group has clear value in leadership, delivering priorities, information sharing, partnership working.
For further information on the activities of the National Reference Group please visit the please visit the NRG page. Details of the remit and membership of the Group can be found on the NRG Details page.
National Working Groups (archive)
A number of national Working Groups have been formed to generate guidance and model templates for the Service and to share best practice on key issues arising from the contract. To view more information on the activities and details of the groups please click on the appropriate name from the list provided.
Other Groups (archive)
A number of other groups have been established to address aspects of the contract including:
- UK Plenary
- Management Steering Group, GMS Sub-group
- SEHD/SGPC
- GMS Leads/Managers
Quality Newsletters (archive)
The newsletters are designed to inform, update and encourage sharing amongst members of the nGMS Quality Working Group and wider stakeholder group with an interest/ involvement in implementation of nGMS.
- Practice QOF Newletter (Dec) - Lothian
- Practice QOF Newsletter (June)
- Latest Lothian Newsletter
- Issue 1
- Issue 2
- Issue 3
- Issue 4
Key Documents (archive)
- Quality & Outcomes Framework - Guidance on Exception Reporting
- QOF Review Team update No 8
- QOF Review Team update No 7
- Don't Panic Guide No 6
- QOF Implementation Business Rules (v8.0) - Read Codes
- The National Service Framework for Long Term Conditions
- Winter II Report - containing guidance on QOF visits for 2006/7
- Introduction to the QOF Review 2006/07 - A Guide for Practices
- QOF Reviewers Manual 2006-07
- QOF Dispute Resolution Process
- School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR) Report
January 2006 - December 2007
- Forth Valley NHS Board Annual QOF Report now available
- 19 Dec 2007 | Quality
- The 2006/07 Annual OOF Review Annual Report for NHS Forth Valley is now available at the following link; NHS Forth Valley QOF Review Report 2006.07.pdf
- Lothian NHS Board Annual QOF Reports are now available
- 18 June 2007 | Quality
- The 2006/07 Annual OOF Review report for NHS Lothian is now available at the following link; NHS Lothian QOF Review Report 2006.07.pdf
- Chronic Kidney Disease FAQs available
- 18 June 2007 | QoF Queries
- The information for the CKD FAQs is available at the following link;
QOF FAQ CKD April 07.pdf
- NHS Board Funds - Enhanced Services Floor
- 23 October 2006 | Finance
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PCA(M)(2006)14 - This circular gives details of NHS Boards individual Enhanced Services Floor and is available from the Finance key documents section..
Don't Panic Guide 7 - Moving Forward- 16 October 2006 | Organisational Development
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Don't Panic Guide 7 - Practice Implementation Handbook from Lothian is now available on the Quality and Organisational Development pages.
- Pay Modernisation Health Board Plans now available
- 15 August 2006 | Pay Modernisation Boards
- HDL (2005) 51 set out the requirements for the NHS Boards in Scotland to undertake Pay Modernisation Plans to demonstrate how they are using the new contracts (Consultant Contract, GMS and Agenda for Change) to support corporate priorities and deliver targets.
Health Board Pay Modernisation plans are available from the health board section.
- Updated information on the DES and Scottish Guidance has now been issued and is available on the Quality page
- 27 April 2006 | Pay Modernisation
- The information for the DES is available at the following link
http://www.show.scot.nhs.uk/sehd/pca/PCA2006(M)07.pdf - and the information on Guidance is available on these links
http://www.show.scot.nhs.uk/sehd/pca/PCA2006(M)08.pdf
- http://www.show.scot.nhs.uk/sehd/pca/PCA2006(M)09.pdf
- QOF Implementation Business Rules (v.8.0)
- 12 April 2006 | Quality
- Read Codes are now available on the Quality page
- Primary Medical Services (Directed Enhanced Services)(Scotland)
Directions 2006' PCA(M)(2006)3 - 11 April 2006 | Legislation
- This document is now available under policy.
- Routine Flu Immunisation for Poultry Workers
- 11 April 2006 | Legislation
- This circular provides information on the Routine Flu Immunisation for Poultry Workers - policy CMO (2006)5.
- nGMS Contract Review - Agreement between NHS Employers and GPC on Revisions for 2006/07
- 30 March 2006 | Legislation
- This circular provides a summary of the agreement reached between the NHS Employers and the General Practitioners Committee on the revisions to be made to the nGMS contract for 2006/07.
- Quality Newsletter Issue 4
- 30 March 2006 ! Quality
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The fourth issue of the Quality Newsletter has now been published in the Quality section
- Details of New DESs are now available
- 16 March 2006 | Quality
- Details of new Scottish DESs are now available in the Quality Section.
- Details of New QOF 2006
- 02 March 2006 | Quality
- Details of the new QOF effective from April 2006 are now available from the sources below;
nhsemployers.org and bma.org - Supporting Implementation 2006
- 02 March 2006
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Supporting Implementation 2006
An Implementation plan to support the contract framework changes effective from April 2006 is available - HDL(2006) 6 - The Disability Discrimination Act (1995)
- 24 February 2006 | Premises
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The Disability Discrimination Act (1995)
Implementation of Section 21 Access Audit Progress Information - Report of the 21st Century Social
Work Review
- Changing Lives - 08 February 2006
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Report of the 21st Century Social Work Review - Changing Lives
is now available.
- Department of Health White Paper
- 08 February 2006
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Our Health, Our Care, Our Say: a new direction for Community
Services is now available. - Publication - General Practitioner Register
- 12 January 2006 | Legislation
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CMO (2006) 01 - GP (General Practitioner) Register is now available.
- Don't Panic Guide 5 - Moving Forward
- 10 January 2006 | Organisational Development
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Don't Panic Guide 5 - Practice Implementation Handbook from Lothian is now available on the Quality and Organisational Development pages.
- Expert Patients Programme Update
- 10 January 2006
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The Expert Patients Programme is now available and can be accessed from the above site
- Key Publications
- 10 January 2006
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A number of key publications have recently been produced, for more details select from the list below;
PCA(M)(2005)15 General Medical Services contract:
Payment of superannuation on new earnings in 2004/05 and 2005/06
PCA(M)(2005)13 General Medical Services:
Statement of Financial Entitlements: paragraph 18: dispensing
HDL(2005)52 National workforce planning framework 2005: guidance
HDL(2004)46 Regional planning
PCA(M)2004/14 The Primary Medical Services (Premises Development Grants, Improvement Grants and Costs) Directions 2004: Statement of Financial Entitlements - Appraisal for Practice Managers in Scotland
- 08 December 2005 | Organisational Development |
- Appraisal for Practice Managers in Scotland - This pack is now available in the Organisational Development Section
- Agenda For Change Learning Pack
- 01 December 2005 | Organisational Development |
- Agenda For Change Learning Pack -The learning pack on Agenda for Change for General Practice has now been finalised and copies are available in the Organisational Development Section
Apologies to all those who have tried to link in through the Agenda for
Change Learning Pack. Unfortunately, there was an error in the web address
and it was not possible to change the link
- Winter Report
- 03 November 2005 | Quality
- The Winter Report - This is the final Winter Report containing guidance on QOF visits for 2005/6
- Family Health Services Payment Verification
- 27 October 2005 | Quality | Finance
- Family Health Services Payment Verification: Contractors V4.0 now available in both the Quality and Finance sections. This updated document details the PV arrangements agreed incorporating changes in contractor services.
- Quality Newsletter Issue 2
- 21 September 2005 | Quality
- The second issue of the Quality Newsletter has now been published in the Quality section.
- RCGP QOF Assessor Training
- 21 September 2005 | Quality
- Notes of the meetings of the QOF Reviewers Training Group held on 17 June and 6 September 2005 regarding the training being provided by RCGP to support the introduction of the QOF have now been published on the Quality section.
- ScHARR Report
- 21 September 2005 | Quality
- The School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR) Report on the GMS Quality and Outcomes Framework: Annual Review Visits has now been published on the Quality section.
- New Out of Hour Documents Section
- 13 September 2005 | OOH
- A new section with links to key Out of Hours documents has been added to the OOH Working Group pages.
- Influenza Immunisation Programme for 2005-06
- 12 September 2005 | Legislation, Policy & Guidance
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CMO(2005)7 published on 16 August 2005 provides information on the arrangements for the 2005-06 influenza immunisation programme.
A follow-up letter entitled the Addition of Carers to the Influenza Immunisation Programme for 2005-06 was issued by the Executive regarding the requirement for NHS Boards to negotiate a Local Enhanced Service (LES), noting that some carers will already be covered under existing DES arrangements.
- Partnership Agreements for non GPs
- 1 September 2005 | OD/HR
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The OD/HR Group has been looking at the issue of partnership agreements for non GPs. The following papers and link to the QNI will provide further information.
- Confidentiality and Disclosure of Information Code of Practice and Directions
- 22 August 2005 | Legislation, Policy & Guidance
PCA(M)(2005)10 introduces the code of practice on Confidentiality and Disclosure of Information effective from 1 September 2005 along with Directions to Health Boards.
The Code of Practice sets out guidance on the confidentiality of information held by contractors who provide General Medical Services (GMS), Section 17c Agreements and Health Board Primary Medical Services (HBPMS).
- Winter Group Draft Report
- 9 August 2005 | Quality
The Winter Group have released a draft copy of their report (August 2005) which provides guidance for carrying out the QOF Review.
Please note: this document is a draft copy released for discussion purposes only.
- CMO(2005)3 - The Pnuemococcal Immunisation Programme 2005-06
- 28 July 2005 | Quality
- CMO(2005)3 sets out the arrangements for the pneumococcal immunisation programme in 2005-06.
- Inroduction to the QOF Review - A Guide for Practices
- 15 July 2005 | Quality
- The Introduction to the QOF Review - A Guide for Practices has been produced as a guide to inform Practices of the purpose and format of the QOF visits and includes a suggested timetable, review template and a Self Assessment and Reviewers Checklist.
- Revised Statement of Financial Entitlements for 2005 Onwards
- 11 July 2005 | Legislation, Policy & Guidance
- PCA2005(M)09 introduces and attaches a revised Statement of Financial Entitlements (SFE) for 2005. This has been agreed with the Scottish General Practitioners Committee and will replace the SFE for the financial year 2004/05.
- PCA(M)(2005)7 - The NHS (General Medical Services Contracts)(Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2005; the NHS (Primary Medical Services Performers Lists)(Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2005; the NHS (Primary Medical Services Section 17C Agreements)(Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2005
- 8 July 2005 | Legislation, Policy & Guidance
- PCA(M)(2005)7 sets out the amendments to nGMS, PMS Performers Lists and Section 17C contracts that come into effect on 1 July 2005. The effect of the Contract amendment regulations is set out in Annex 1, that of the Performers Lists amendment regulations is at Annex 2 and that of the Section 17C Agreements amendment regulations is at Annex 3.
Full documentation can be found as follows:
- NHS General Medical Services Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2004
- NHS (Primary Medical Services Performers Lists) (Scotland) Regulations 2004
- NHS (Primary Medical Service Setion 17C Agreements) (Scotland) Regulations 2005
- Amendment regulations
- Principal regulations (amended) - currently being prepared
- Principal regulations (original)
- PCA(M)(2005)6 - Primary Medical Services (Directed Enhanced Services) (Scotland) Directions 2005
- 8 July 2005 | Legislation, Policy & Guidance
- PCA(M)(2005)6 introduces the Directions required to implement four primary care Directed Enhanced Services (DESs) for 2005.
- PCA(M)(2005)3 - NHS (Service Committees and Tribunal) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2005
- 8 July 2005 | Legislation, Policy & Guidance
- PCA(M)(2005)3 advises NHS Boards of an amendment to the NHS (Service Committees and Tribunal) (Scotland) Regulations 1992 (the principal regulations) which set out the provisions for investigations by professional discipline committees when a primary care contractor is alleged to have breached the relevant terms of service. A copy of the amended regulations is available on the Legislation, Policy & Guidance section.
- Scottish QMAS User Group
- 8 July 2005 | Quality
- A Scottish QMAS User Group has been formed to link into the National QMAS User Group with the aim of moving QMAS forward in the long term. Information on the work of the group and details of its remit and membership are provided in the new QMAS User Group page.
- Template Mania!
- 29 June 2005 | Quality
- NHS Lothian/Borders have produced a number of templates for QOF Review Visits as follows:
- Proforma for the Lead GP/Practice Manager covering the clinical, organisational, additional services and patient experience indicators
- Primary Care Organisation template focusing on the Statuory and Contractural indicators, access, enhanced services etc.
- Visit Report template
- Sample Visit timetable
- Moving On Conference Newsletter
- 29 June 2005 | Organisational Development
- The Networking and Learning "Moving On Conference" was held at the Dunblane Hilton on the 9 &10 June and this Newsletter has been produced to give an overview of the two days and update our colleagues who were unable to attend. For further information contact Mary Mitchell, Networking and Learning National Co-coordinator on 01294 559290.
- Quality Newsletter
- 21 June 2005 | Quality
- The nGMS Quality Working group have recently produced issue 1 of their Newsletter which is designed to inform, update and encourage sharing amongst members of the Group and wider stakeholders with an interest/ involvement in implementation of nGMS.
- Safe and Effective Patient Care in Primary and Secondary Care
- 15 June 2005 | Quality
- The letter to NHS Boards from the Chief Nursing Officer and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer seeking reassurance that appropriate processes are in place to implement and monitor the NHS QIS: Safe and Effective Patient Care Generic Clinical Standards for Older People has been published on the Quality section.
- The Kerr Report
- 7 June 2005 | General
- The Kerr Report - National Framework for Service Change in the NHS in Scotland was launched on Wednesday 25th May 2005 and is available from the National Framework for NHS Scotland website.
- Review of NHS 24
- 7 June 2005 | General
- The Interim Report: Review of NHS 24 has now been published on the Scottish Executive website.
- QOF Data for 2004 - 2005
- 7 June 2005 | Quality
- While recognising that practices already provide a quality service the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), incorporated within the nGMS contract is a framework that seeks to renumerate practices on the basis of the quality of care delivered. The framework, which is evidence based, is available to all practices.
Information on performance during 2004/05 was published by ISD Scotland in May 2005 and is available on the QOF section of the ISD website.
- Pan Lothian GPAQ Report
- 6 June 2005 | Quality
- The report on the actions taken by GP practices across Lothian following the General Practice Assessment Questionnaire (GPAQ)has now been published on the Quality section.
- NHS (Service Committees and Tribunals) (Scotland) Amendment to Regulations 2005
- 6 June 2005 | Legislation, Policy and Guidance
- The Health Department Letter (HDL) PCA2005(M)03, issued on 24 March 2005, advising NHS Boards of an amendment to the NHS (Service Committees and Tribunal) (Scotland) Regulations 1992 (the principal regulations) which set out the provisions for investigations by professional discipline committees when a primary care contractor is alleged to have breached the relevant terms of service has been published on the Legislation, Policy and Guidance section.
- CPD Online Course for Practice Nurses
- 2 June 2005 | Organisational Development
- Responding to the educational needs of practice nurses within GGNHS PCD, a 4*2hr CPD programme has been established to provide a learning opportunity that is grounded in practice, underpinned by evidence, is interactive and problem based. The application of learning outcomes will directly enhance patient care and contribute to the clinical governance agenda of practices. By updating knowledge and skills practice nurses will remain at the forefront of high quality professional development and the optimal provision of services for patients.
The sessions will address current issues and dilemas that are seen on a daily basis by this profesional group thereby supporting and valuing lifelong learning, while responding to patient needs.
For further information please refer to the instructions for delegates and the follow up e-mail sample.
- Practice Managers 'Regional Showcase' Competition
- 9 May 2005 | Organisational Development
- As part of the Networking and Learning Scottish Conference for Practice Management the Network and Learning team are inviting Practice Managers to share best practice across Scotland by taking part in a 'Regional Showcase' competition. Please see the information leaflet for details of how to participate.
- Patient Satisfaction Surveys by GP Practices 2004/2005
- 4 May 2005 | Quality
- A report on Patient Satisfaction Surveys by GP Practices 2004/2005 prepared by NHS Ayrshire and Arran's Community Health Division has now been published on in the Quality section.
- Out of Hours Section Updated
- 4 May 2005 | Out of Hours
- The Out of Hours section of the site has now been updated.
- IM&T Initiatives Update
- 4 May 2005 | IM&T
- The Scottish Executive have published an update to the letter of 7 May 2004 which focused on the delivery of IM&T improvements associated with the new contract and the wider NHS Scotland functionality agenda. The new letter provides a further update on the initiatives and activities referred to in that letter in the light of experience gained in the first year of working under the new contract, and revised advice where practices wish to exercise choice of IT system provider.
The information provided is relevant to all Primary Medical Services providers whether GMS contractors or s.17c providers.
- Moving On - Scottish Conference for Practice Management
- 2 May 2005 | Organisational Development
- The programme for the Network and Learning Conference for Practice Management to be held on the 9 and 10 June 2005 has now been published with full details of the event along with a booking form.
- QOF Review
- 21 April 2005 | Quality
- The call for evidence to the Expert Panel to support the review of the Quality Outcomes Framework (QOF) is open from 18 April until 30 May 2005. Further information and links to the criteria, guidance and submission form can be obtained from the QOF Review page.
- QOF Dispute Resolution Process
- 13 April 2005 | Quality
- The QOF Dispute Resolution Process document outlining the process for resolving disputes associated with the Quality Outcomes Framework (QOF) has now been published in the Key Documents section of the Quality page.
- Practice Management Network and Learning Update
- 10 March 2005 | OD/HR
- Mary Mitchell, National Co-ordinator for Networking and Learning, has produced an 18 month progress report on work undertaken by the Network.
- Notes of OD/HR Group
- 4 March 2005 | OD/HR
- The notes of the OD/HR meeting held on 7 February 2005 have now been published on the OD/HR page.
- Prevalence and Exception Reporting
- 4 March 2005 | Quality
- A new paper addressing the difference between prevalence and exception reporting produced by SEHD has been published on the Quality page.
- Framework for Nursing in General Practice
- 9 February 2005 | OD/HR
- The Framework for Nursing in General Practice was launched by Mr Malcolm Chisholm, former Minister for Health and Community Care, in September 2004.
In order to support discussion on how to take the Framework forward it is proposed to hold workshops in NHS Board areas over the next couple of months. Please see the details of proposed workshops organised to date, together with an outline of the aims of the workshops.
- Amendment to SFE
- 27 January 2005 | Legislation policy & Guidance
- Circular PCA(M)(2005)1, Payment of fees to doctors under section 47 of part 5 of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 addition to the Statement of Financial Entitlements has now been issued. The Circular Provides details of an amendment to the SFE which will allow GPs to claim payment for signing certificates under Section 47 of Part 5 of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 to authorise independent health professionals to give treatment under the NHS.
- Self Assessment Tool
- 27 January 2005 | Performance Management
- As part of the Performance Assessment Framework (PAF) process the NGMS team have developed the self assessment tool in conjunction with colleagues from Primary Care divisions.
For further information on the assessment tool please see the accompanying letter that was sent out to the Service
- New PMS Directions
- 2 December 2004 | Legislation policy & Guidance
- The Health Board Direct Provision of Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Directions 2004 along with the Health Department letter dated 26 November are now available on the Legislation, Policy & Guidance page of the nGMS section.
- GPAQ Best Practice Guide
- 2 December 2004 | Quality and Outcomes
- NHS Lothian's guide to the General Practice Assessment Questionnaire (GPAQ) entitled Taking Forward the Results of GPAQ: Best Practice Guide is now available on the Quality and Outcomes page.
- Register for Mental Health Supplementary Scottish Guidance
- 2 December 2004 | Quality and Outcomes
- In response to requests for clarification the Quality and Outcomes Framework: Register for Mental Health-Supplementary Scottish Guidance developed in consultation with the National (Scottish) QOF Working group, SGPC, NHS QIS, SEHD Mental Health Adviser and other partners has now been published and is available on the Quality and Outcomes page.
- Quality Definitions Index
- 24 November 2004 | Quality Definitions
- A new Quality Definitions section has been added to the site. The Quality Definitions section includes a definitive guide to the interpretation of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) in Scotland and an online form for submitting new queries.
- QMAS Website
- 16 November 2004 | Quality and Outcomes
- The new QMAS website has now been launched with information on the implementation of QMAS in Scotland including details of training and a FAQs section.
- nGMS Links
- 9 November 2004 | General
- The nGMS Links section has been updated with a more comprehensive list of websites relating to the nGMS Contract.
- 2004/05 Implementation Schedule
- 8 November 2004 | National Reference Group
- The nGMS Contract Implementation Schedule for 2004/05 has now been published.
- Dunfermline VI Presentations
- 8 November 2004 | National Reference Group
- The presentations from the sixth nGMS National Reference Group (Dunfermline VI), held on 27 October 2004 are now available on the Dunfermline VI page.
- OD/HR Workplan
- 1 October 2004 | Organisational Development
- The Organisational/Human Resources Sub-group have completed Version 1 of the OD/HR Workplan which sets out the priorities for consideration during 2004/5.
October - December 2005
September 2005
August 2005
July 2005
June 2005
Further details can be found in the QOF Review Visits article in the Quality Newsletter. Additional documents referrred to in the article, including the QOF Reviewers Manual, can be found on the RCGP Scotland website.
May 2005
April 2005
March 2005
February 2005
January 2005
December 2004
November 2004
October 2004